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Besseman Family History

Besseman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Besselman, Kesselman, Beeman, Messman, Baseman, Wesselman, Bosserman

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Where is the Besseman family from?

You can see how Besseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besseman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Besseman families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Besseman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Besseman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besseman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Besseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besseman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Besseman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Besseman. For the veterans among your Besseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besseman lifespan?

Average Besseman life expectancy in 1998 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besseman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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